Late at night, the lights in the imperial study were brightly lit.
Outside the door, the eunuch Zhang You and all the servants were guarding the door conscientiously, not daring to slack off at all.
There was a little eunuch who stood all night, and his calves started to tremble. He couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Eunuch Zhang, it's too late. How long should we stand here?"
Zhang You's face didn't look good either, but the child he asked was the apprentice he brought out. He didn't scold him, he just raised his eyelids and said coldly: "Your Majesty hasn't gone to bed yet, so it's our turn to rest. You just Just stand for me!"
As soon as he said these words, not only the young eunuch, but also all the maids and eunuchs around him couldn't help but moan in low voices.
Zhang You snorted coldly: "You all should be more alert! His Majesty is inside. If I find any of you dare to be lazy, be careful I will skin you!"
"Yes Yes!"
Everyone immediately responded submissively, standing up straight with their heads held high and not daring to complain.
Time passed by, and the moon had already set towards the west early.
In the second half of the night, even Zhang You couldn't hold on anymore and started fighting.
Suddenly, there was a loud bang in the room, and the heart of the person outside the room trembled violently.
Then I heard an order coming from inside: "Zhang You, come in!"
When Zhang Yi heard this voice, he knew that his master's mood at this time was probably not very beautiful.
But the orders came out, so he could only bite the bullet, bow and push the door open and enter the house.
"No, I don't know what your Majesty's orders are?" Zhang You tried his best to suppress his fear, but he still couldn't help but stutter a little when he spoke.
Mo Junyu glanced at Zhang You indifferently, which made his back shiver, and he wondered if he had done something wrong.
However, Mo Junyu obviously didn't have the intention to care about the fault of a young eunuch, and just asked in a deep voice: "Has he come back?"
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Zhang Youxian was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered Mo Junyu's previous order to him, and quickly replied: "Excuse me, I just ordered someone to go see you not long ago, and your Excellency has not returned yet."
Mo Junyu's brows furrowed even more tightly, and Zhang You's little heart seemed to be pinched and tightened by a big invisible hand.
Damn it, did you say the wrong thing again
What can I say to remedy this
Can it still get better
Zhang You was thinking wildly in his mind, his face was filled with shock and fear, and he almost cried out of fear.
"Okay, don't act like you're dead, I don't want your life!" Mo Junyu glanced at Zhang You and snorted angrily.
But from the tone, it didn't sound like he was angry.
Zhang You was relieved a little, looked up and saw Mo Junyu's tired face, and boldly persuaded him: "Your Majesty, it's almost time to get ugly. Why don't you take a rest first!"
Mo Junyu raised his head and looked out the window, murmuring: "It's already the time to be ugly?"
Suddenly, the expression on his face changed again, and he shouted loudly to the outside: "Zhou Ji! Zhou Ji! Come in!"
The door was opened, Zhou Ji walked in, bowed and said: "I have met your Majesty, what are your orders?"
"You should go and wait at the gate of Beicheng immediately. When he comes back, ask him to come and see someone as soon as possible!"
Zhou Ji cupped his hands and said, "Here!"
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Before exiting the door, Mo Junyu stopped him again, "Wait a minute!"
Zhou Ji then turned around and waited.
Mo Junyu looked embarrassed, hesitated, and finally waved his hand and said softly: "It's not necessary. I told him before that he would return to the palace immediately after the matter was done. This is four or five times longer than expected. He hasn't come back after an hour, I'm afraid... something happened!"
Seeing Mo Junyu's expression was different, Zhou Ji quickly comforted him: "My lord has always been prudent in doing things, and the people he employs are all talented, so there will be no mistakes. I think it was just a delay on the road, or something else." Well, as long as there is some time left, good news will definitely come!"
Mo Junyu didn't speak any more, and his face didn't slow down because of Zhou Ji's persuasion. In the end, he just rubbed his brows tiredly and sighed: "Okay, you all should stand down! Let me think about it again, he Report to me immediately when you come back."
Zhang You and Zhou Ji looked at each other. Although they both wanted to persuade Mo Junyu to go back to the palace to rest, the emperor had already shown that he did not want to talk anymore, and the two could only swallow their words of persuasion.
After walking out of the door, Zhang You said worriedly: "Mr. Zhou, tomorrow is the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. On the morning of the first day of the new year, you must have an audience with Minister Xuan. But your Majesty still refuses to sleep peacefully. What should we do tomorrow?" "
The forty-fourth year of Da Mo was the first New Year morning after Mo Junyu ascended the throne. It would be funny if the skylights were opened.
Zhou Ji also had a worried look on his face. He looked back at the closed imperial study and sighed helplessly: "Your Majesty is stubborn and insists on his words. How can we persuade him to do so?"
Zhang You nodded, "Who says otherwise! That means Prince Mo can persuade His Majesty, it would be great if Prince Mo is here!"
As soon as he said these words, Zhou Ji's expression immediately changed.
He stretched out his hand to cover his open mouth and made a gesture of silencing, "You are also an old man next to His Majesty. Don't say these words again!"
Zhou Ji was very strong, and he attacked with every degree of severity, almost suffocating Zhang You to death.
Zhang You's eyes began to turn white, and it took a desperate effort to pry Zhou Ji's hand away.
After taking several hard breaths, I managed to regain my composure.
"You, you want to kill me!" Zhang You glared again and was out of breath.
Only then did Zhou Ji realize that he seemed to have used a little too much strength. He scratched his head in embarrassment and smiled naively, "Didn't I pay attention?"
Zhang You rolled his eyes secretly, but did not argue with Zhou Ji about it. Instead, he pulled the person aside.
After looking around again to make sure there was no one around, he lowered his voice and asked, "What did Lord Zhou mean by what you just said?"
The smile on Zhou Ji's face faded, and his expression revealed a chilling air.
However, he did not explain too much, but simply said: "I can't elaborate on the reasons, and you don't want to ask so much. Just remember that these days are different from the past. When it comes to dealing with Prince Mo, you must You can no longer be as casual as before. You need to be careful in your words and deeds, and just do what your Majesty says."
"This, this..." Zhang You frowned in embarrassment, looking at a loss.
But although Zhou Ji didn't hide much from Zhang, he was really not a good friend who exchanged little secrets.
After dropping this 'bomb', he gave it away under the pretext of being on duty in the palace.
The words were not explained clearly, but Zhang You became more concerned.
However, Zhang You is someone who has been crawling around in the palace for so many years. Even if he still can't figure out the key, he knows when to shut up.
You shouldn't ask questions, and you won't pry around. As long as you do what the master tells you, that's all.
Zhang You returned to the door of the imperial study and continued to stand seriously.
However, after the rooster crowed three times, the people Mo Junyu and others still didn't come.
Only Zhang You knocked on the door three times outside and said softly: "Your Majesty, it's already five o'clock in the morning and it's time to go to court!"
Mo Junyu was startled, and seemed to have come out of his daze. He looked up at the hourglass and said, "Come in!"
Then, Zhang You led several palace ladies into the imperial study.
Everyone was very quick and quickly packed up everything for Mo Junyu to go to court.
At this time, Zhou Ji hurried over and whispered in Mo Junyu's ear: "Your Majesty, Prince Mo is here."
Mo Junyu's expression flashed and he asked calmly: "Where is he?"
Zhou Ji hesitated for a moment and continued: "Being with Prince Mo."
Mo Junyu's expression immediately changed, as if he was about to explode, but in the end he suppressed it.
At this time, he no longer needed to ask Zhou Ji why that man came back with Mo Junyang.
After a moment of silence, Mo Junyu made immediate arrangements: "Zhang You, go to the court and inform the ministers that the morning court meeting will be postponed for half an hour."
He then told Zhou Ji, "Please come to the imperial study room, Prince Mo. Everyone else should leave first."
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The serving maids all exited obediently, leaving Zhang alone standing there, at a loss.
Mo Junyu glanced sideways at Zhang You, "Is there anything else?"
"Your Majesty, look, today is a special day. Do you think you should announce the minister first, and then talk to..."
What a joke!
The morning court meeting was postponed on the first day of the new year. He was afraid that if he went out and said so, the ministers would join forces to tear him apart.
But Zhang You stammered, and before he finished speaking, he fell silent under Mo Junyu's gloomy gaze.
Damn it, he is still not suitable to be a loyal minister.
Love so and so!
He can't do the job of admonishing someone to the death.
However, Zhou Ji said at this time: "Your Majesty, what Eunuch Zhang said is not unreasonable. All the ministers are watching from outside. If anything happens, I'm afraid it would be more appropriate to deal with it first."
Zhou Ji has been with Mo Junyu almost since he was a child. He is loyal and loyal. He is definitely very different from eunuchs like Zhang You.
After hearing this, Mo Junyu's face was still unhappy, but he didn't get angry. He just sent Zhang Yougui out again.
Then he said: "Aji, there are only two of us here, and I am not afraid to tell you the truth. Why don't I want to deal with the morning court first? I am afraid that if this matter is not resolved, the morning court may not be able to continue."
After a while, Zhou Ji suddenly understood what Mo Junyu meant.
He hesitated for a while and then said: "I just saw that Prince Mo came in court clothes and was waiting in the side hall with other ministers. He didn't seem to have any intention of meeting you first."
"Oh?" Mo Junyu suddenly became interested and asked, "What about him?"
Zhou Ji: "My lord is sitting in a carriage outside the palace gate, guarded by Wei guards. I can't get close."
"Then why don't you go and get the person back first!" Mo Junyu thought again.
Zhou Ji shook his head and said, "That's inappropriate. Let's not talk about whether my subordinates are responsible for taking action, and at this time, it is still important to go to court in the morning. Your Majesty, please put the overall situation first."
Mo Junyu was silent.
After a long time, when he looked up again, there was a decision in his eyes.
Mo Junyu shouted outside: "Zhang You, come to court!"